Yahoo Sports NFL mock draft from Mel Kiper Jr. has the Browns NOT taking a QB
The Cleveland Browns are in the most interesting spot in the 2025 NFL Draft.
At No. 2, they can take a QB to take over for Deshaun Watson, or they could take a talented player and look for a quarterback elsewhere, or they could trade down.
In the latest mock from our Christian D’Andrea — a top-five mini-mock — he had the Browns taking Colorado's Shedeur Sanders at quarterback. But in Mel Kiper Jr.'s first mock of the year for ESPN, he had Sanders' teammate Travis Hunter going to Cleveland and Sanders going to the New York Giants at No. 3.
Why Hunter over Sanders? Here's his take:
Know how I just said the Titans had the league's second-worst QBR and INT total? Well, the Browns were the worst in both categories. Deshaun Watson also re-tore his right Achilles and Jameis Winston is a free agent, so taking Sanders isn't out of the question. But I think Cleveland is more likely to address another hole here and find QB reinforcements in free agency and/or later in the draft. (Trading back for more picks with another QB-needy team could be part of the equation, too.)
Plus, Hunter is just that good. I see elite quickness and ball skills on both sides of the ball, traits that helped him to 15 touchdown catches and four interceptions this season. The Browns would likely use him primarily at receiver and then sprinkle him in at cornerback in specific situations.
Intriguing! Make sure to check out the latest mock draft from D’Andrea!
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